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sofa king

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21. Welcome to the glorious other dropping shoe!

Mon Jul 9, 2012, 07:37 AM

Jul 2012

Nobody could have possibly predicted the near-total defeat of the Republican Party in this election, over this issue, eighteen months ago:

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/sofa%20king/95

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/sofa%20king/96

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=356650

Except the President, and some other schmuck.

Remember that the Republicans are bought and paid for to deliver really only one issue to the filthy rich: keep their taxes low. They CANNOT allow the bush tax cuts to be split into two parts.

So they will be forced to block the middle class tax cuts until tax cuts for the rich are included.

Once Republican voters realize they can pay themselves by staying home, you get this:

And hell yes, I'm gloating. I had to listen to a good chunk of all of you and everyone else I knew laugh at me as I've been crowing that this election is over because of this simple little maneuver.

I was right the whole time, and the rest of you can SUCK IT! And my billable rate is now $300 an hour.

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Obama Poised for New Fight With G.O.P. Over Tax Cuts [View all] alp227 Jul 2012 OP

what the fucking hell are choie Jul 2012 #1

because it includes them? Skittles Jul 2012 #2

They wouldn't! Wilms Jul 2012 #3

Yes they would. emilyg Jul 2012 #4

Dems and repukes both would Skittles Jul 2012 #5

well said choie Jul 2012 #9

They are giving cover to those who want to compromise (aka capitulate). AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #7

'Compromise by only giving them another extension'--But AFTER ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #12

Since neither you nor I are lobbyists for the super-rich, nor are we big campaign donors, we do not AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #13

Because they are DINOs??? Odin2005 Jul 2012 #28

Let the whole thing expire. AJTheMan Jul 2012 #6

Maybe that was just one function. Another was to reward the wealthy contributors. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #8

Im with you on this one. n/t. airplaneman Jul 2012 #14

"It's intended goal was to spur the economy and create jobs." KansDem Jul 2012 #26

No that was not the goal and even if it were it did neither. Bandit Jul 2012 #33

Expire and increase across the board. harun Jul 2012 #35

The middle class is what does and always has spurred this economy underpants Jul 2012 #39

BRILLIANT political strategy, IMO. Ties Rs in Congress to ProgressiveEconomist Jul 2012 #10

I agree DavidDvorkin Jul 2012 #32

and the timing was spot on underpants Jul 2012 #38

Am I correct that if nothing is done they expire? SoutherDem Jul 2012 #11

If Obama could get his jobs package for a one-year extension, I think he should do it... Drunken Irishman Jul 2012 #15

I disagree with you, and here's why... Volaris Jul 2012 #16

I agree somewhat with you... Drunken Irishman Jul 2012 #17

"If he loses, I'd just say fuck it and let them expire." Volaris Jul 2012 #18

If you're suggesting losing would be ideal, I disagree... Drunken Irishman Jul 2012 #20

I'm not suggesting that at all... Volaris Jul 2012 #41

Yes, SD, they will expire on their own. sofa king Jul 2012 #22

MSNBC reported that if tax cuts expire, those making $50-100K will pay nearly $5000 more in taxes/yr wordpix Jul 2012 #42

They will be extended... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2012 #19

Welcome to the glorious other dropping shoe! sofa king Jul 2012 #21

God, I wish this scenario could become a reality in the fall. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2012 #23

what is the connection to the OP Enrique Jul 2012 #24

The possible outcomes are predictable. sofa king Jul 2012 #25

the GOP will block it Enrique Jul 2012 #31

I expect them to block it, and so does the President. sofa king Jul 2012 #36

Oh, that map looks so beautiful! Odin2005 Jul 2012 #30

This was brilliant. The timing is great - just as everyone gets back from the 4th of July underpants Jul 2012 #37

And there's another nice touch, too. sofa king Jul 2012 #45

I like your optimism and spunk sofa king. joshcryer Jul 2012 #40

GOPricks are SCREWED! Odin2005 Jul 2012 #27

Fighting with the GOP is good politics. nt bemildred Jul 2012 #29

Kick 'em while they're down Blue Owl Jul 2012 #34

Then write a bill to cut only middle class taxes laureloak Jul 2012 #43

The ads are key musiclawyer Jul 2012 #44